Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capital-intensive
adjective
ˈkæpɪtəl ɪnˈtɛnsɪv
Definition
A term used to describe industries or processes that require significant amounts of capital for investment in facilities, equipment, and machinery compared to labor.
Examples
- Automobile manufacturing is a capital-intensive industry due to the high costs of machinery and factory infrastructure.
- Setting up a new oil refinery is capital-intensive, requiring billions of dollars in initial investment.
Meaning
Capital-intensive activities typically involve large financial investments to support manufacturing, production, or service delivery, with the expectation that these investments will generate substantial returns.
Synonyms
- Asset-intensive
- Investment-heavy
- Capital-heavy
